Flight ProfileBefore Start (Do-List)
Engine Start (Do-List)
Before Taxi (Flow Pattern)
Airport Diagram visible
Taxi (Flow Pattern)
Before Takeoff (Flow Pattern)
Activation of Transponder and Landing Light should be delayed until cleared for takeoff. Strobe Light activation should also be delayed until cleared for takeoff if operating at night
Flight ProfileTakeoff (Flow Pattern)
Verify
Final is clear
Standby items from before takeoff checklist are complete
Runway is clear
Apply takeoff power
40 knots – Airspeed Crosscheck
Accelerate to VR
Rotate
Pitch for VY
Continue VY climb to 1000 agl (or higher, as conditions dictate)
Flight ProfileClimb (Flow Pattern)
1000 AGL – Complete Climb Checklist
Transition to cruise climb (120 knots) if desired
Cruise (Flow Pattern)
Top of climb – Complete Cruise Checklist
Descent (Flow Pattern)
Descent Planning
Approach Briefing
Before Landing (Flow Pattern)
Complete:
Visual Approach – Final descent for landing
Precision Approach – One dot high on glideslope
Non-precision Approach – 2NM from Final Approach Fix
Flight ProfileAfter Landing (Flow Pattern)
Do not execute any of these items until clear of the landing runway
Shutdown (Flow Pattern)
Normal OperationsVFR Traffic Pattern
Midfield Downwind
Before Landing Checklist Complete
Downwind
Airspeed: 100 KIAS
Power: 20” MP
Abeam Touchdown Zone
Airspeed: 100
Power: 12” MP
Flaps: 50%
Normal OperationsVFR Traffic Pattern
Base
Airspeed: 90 KIAS
Power: 12” MP
Flaps: 100%
Final
Airspeed: 80 KIAS
Power 12” MP